CEO: Behind the Scenes

When Michelle Aquilina became CEO of MoleMap Australia and New Zealand, the company was in financial distress and lacked a clear identity. Today, it's a global leader in skin cancer detection, combining clinical expertise with proprietary AI technology that achieves 95 percent accuracy. In this episode, Aquilina discusses the boldness required to take the first steps with AI technology, why human clinicians will never be replaced in healthcare and how she led her team through integrating Kāhu AI into clinical workflows without resistance. This conversation reveals what courageous leadership looks like in practice.    Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com   Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal     Follow Michelle Aquilina and MoleMap: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-aquilina-emba-44852727 Website: https://www.molemap.net.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most property investors wait for the perfect moment that never comes. In this episode, Lloyd Edge, Founder and Managing Director of Aus Property Professionals, reveals why getting started matters more than perfect timing – and how he built a portfolio that generated passive income equal to his teaching salary in just 10 years. Edge discusses the misconception that you need to be wealthy to invest in property, why analysis paralysis keeps people on the sidelines and the strategic approach that allowed him to scale from a single bedroom apartment to a multi-state business.  Packed with insights on portfolio strategy, this conversation offers a masterclass in long-term wealth building. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.comGet your copy of Positively Geared: https://www.auspropertyprofessionals-invest.com.au/ceo_magazine   Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal     Follow Lloyd Edge and Aus Property Professionals: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyd-edge-b417a399 Website: https://www.auspropertyprofessionals.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the banking industry grapples with the complexity of a digital, global market, one question remains: do community banks still matter? In this episode, Tim Crane, Wintrust Financial Corporation President and CEO, shares how local banks are quietly fueling America’s economic resilience by keeping relationships at the heart of finance. Crane explains why proximity and trust still give community banks a competitive edge, how local decision-making drives growth and what happens when financial institutions see themselves as partners in progress rather than profit centers. He also reflects on the cultural challenge of staying small while scaling successfully and the importance of community, connection and long-term impact. This conversation offers a compelling look at the future of finance. Listen now to discover how local banking is helping communities – and businesses – thrive.   Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com   Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal     Follow Tim Crane and Wintrust Financial Corporation: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-crane-aab9a1a Website: https://www.wintrust.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is ESG just another corporate buzzword – or the key to long-term success? In this episode, Francesco Di Ciommo, President and CEO of FDC Consulting Digital ESG, reveals how sustainability has evolved from a compliance checkbox into a true driver of profitability and innovation. Di Ciommo shares how he transformed his own company by embedding ESG principles into its business model, proving that responsible leadership and growth can coexist. He explains why sustainability is no longer optional, how next-gen consumers are reshaping corporate strategy and what practical steps every organization can take to stay ahead. This conversation challenges traditional thinking about what it means to build a successful, future-ready business. Listen now to discover why embracing ESG might be the smartest business move you make. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Francesco Di Ciommo and FDC Consulting Digital ESG: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-diciommo Website: https://fdcesg.com/en/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Water security is the crisis hiding in plain sight – and most of us don't realize how close we are to the edge. In this episode, Francois Gouws, Managing Director of TRILITY, reveals why major cities are heading into another drought, how 100-year-old underground infrastructure is quietly failing beneath our feet and why the water we take for granted could become our scarcest resource. Gouws discusses why desalination and recycled water are no longer optional and how AI and robotics are revolutionizing the way we predict pipe failures before disaster strikes. Packed with insights on climate adaptation and the hidden technology keeping cities alive, this conversation will change how you think about the water flowing from your tap.  Listen now to discover how collaboration is preparing Australia for the crisis ahead. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Francois Gouws and TRILITY: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francoisgouws Website: https://trility.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.